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Executive Director at MinnPost

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Celebrate World Press Freedom Day with MinnPost

1 week ago | minnpost.com | Tanner Curl

Today is World Press Freedom Day — a celebration established over 30 years ago by the United Nations to remind all of us that a free press is essential to a functioning and ethical society and is a critical force for public good. This day feels more important than ever before as attacks against the press increase and funding for public media is threatened.
Journalism and the halls of power

2 months ago | minnpost.com | Tanner Curl

Journalism is a bridge to power. As public officials make policies that could have major affects on your life and the lives of other Minnesotans, the talented, dedicated journalists in MinnPost’s nonprofit newsroom are there to hold policy-makers accountable for how they wield their power. But our work goes beyond that. Especially when actions in the halls of power feel remote, if not overwhelming, it’s important to remember that there’s power in our communities, at the local level.
MinnPost announces new additions to its board of directors

Jan 22, 2025 | minnpost.com | Tanner Curl

At a moment of expansion for MinnPost, I’m thrilled to share that we’re adding nine community leaders as new members to our nonprofit’s board of directors. Babette Apland has over 30 years of experience leading strategy, and launching and growing new services and products to improve health and wellbeing for individuals and society. Babette was the founder of American Public Media’s Call to Mind, a national media initiative focused on mental health.
The deadline is approaching to support MinnPost

Dec 30, 2024 | minnpost.com | Tanner Curl

Amidst what I hope is a restful and festive end to the year, I want to make sure you know that MinnPost is approaching an important fundraising deadline for our year-end drive on Dec. 31. Will you help us hit our goal of $130,000 for the month of December with a tax-deductible donation right now? We recently announced some exciting expansion plans for our nonprofit newsroom. That growth is built on the bedrock of member support — the most reliable source of funding for our paywall-free journalism.
MinnPost is embarking on a major expansion in 2025

Dec 19, 2024 | minnpost.com | Tanner Curl

When MinnPost was founded in 2007, we had a lot of doubters. No print edition? No paywall? You ask readers for donations to make it all possible? At the time, we were among a small handful of local, startup nonprofit news outlets in the country. Now, a little over 17 years later, the nonprofit journalism movement that we helped start has exploded to 450-and-growing orgs across the country (and Minnesota!).
Will you be a part of MinnPost's growth?

Dec 4, 2024 | minnpost.com | Tanner Curl

The narrative around local news across the country is a sad one of decline. Even here in Minnesota, many outlets have dwindled or closed altogether. I’m proud — and I hope you are too! — that MinnPost stands against this disheartening trend. In the vanguard of the nonprofit journalism movement, we’re looked to by peers around the country as the gold model of how to rebuild local news. But we’re not resting our laurels. In fact, we’re growing.
Fostering Dialogue Across Difference on College Campuses

Oct 18, 2024 | minnpost.com | Tanner Curl

We’re highlighting conversations from MinnPost Festival 2024, including this discussion on dialogue across differences on college campuses in Minnesota. The conversation, moderated by Citizens League Executive Director Jake Loesch, featured insights from Dr. Jacqueline N. Font-Guzmán, St. Catherine University; Dr. Duchess Harris, Macalester College; Tane Danger, Danger Boat Productions; and Rachel Leatham, Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
Reviving Republican Success in Minnesota at MinnPost Festival

Oct 17, 2024 | minnpost.com | Tanner Curl

We’re highlighting conversations from MinnPost Festival 2024, including a discussion on the GOP in Minnesota, which has not won a statewide election since 2006. The conversation was recorded as a live episode of The Break Down podcast, co-hosted by Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr. They were joined by former state Senator Michelle Benson and Minnesota Jobs Coalition executive director John Rouleau. You can watch all sessions from MinnPost Festival on our YouTube.
Why Minnesota Needs More Minnesotans at MinnPost Festival

Oct 16, 2024 | minnpost.com | Tanner Curl

We’re highlighting conversations from MinnPost Festival 2024, including a panel discussion on Minnesota’s stagnant population growth, troubling trends for the state’s future and what could help ensure more Minnesotans move to Minnesota. The conversation featured insights from State Demographer Susan Brower, Explore Minnesota Executive Director Lauren Bennett McGinty and Center for Economic Inclusion CEO Tawanna Black. MinnPost Executive Director Tanner Curl moderated the discussion.
Minnesota’s Climate Future at MinnPost Festival

Oct 15, 2024 | minnpost.com | Tanner Curl

We’re highlighting conversations from MinnPost Festival 2024, including a discussion on finding hope and purpose for Minnesota’s climate future featuring Dr. Kenny Blumenfeld, senior climatologist at the Minnesota DNR, and Jothsna Harris, founder of Change Narrative LLC. MinnPost Executive Director Tanner Curl moderated the conversation. Thanks to McKnight Foundation for making this conversation possible. You can watch all sessions from MinnPost Festival on our YouTube.